in tears
idiom
: having tears come out of one's eyes
We were laughing so hard that we were in tears.
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Later a security guard breaks down in tears while witnessing their heartbreak.
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Carol Guzy, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
The birthday tribute comes four days after the seven-time World Champion speed skater crashed out during the Olympic Trials and left the rink in tears.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Harp called a friend that night and broke down in tears.
—Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
People were in tears everywhere, creating this very eerie feeling.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Dec. 2025
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Carol Guzy, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
The birthday tribute comes four days after the seven-time World Champion speed skater crashed out during the Olympic Trials and left the rink in tears.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Harp called a friend that night and broke down in tears.
—Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
People were in tears everywhere, creating this very eerie feeling.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in tears
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“In tears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tears. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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